CFP®-certified, equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) financial advisors in St. Paul, MN
The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.
If you have equity compensation like RSUs (restricted stock units) or ESPPs (employee stock purchase plans) vesting soon, you need an advisor who understands how to manage these assets without triggering unexpected taxes. A common mistake is treating equity income like regular salary, which can lead to costly tax surprises.
CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including tax and investment strategies relevant to equity recipients.
- Tax timing strategies. Ask how they plan sales around vesting dates to minimize your tax burden.
- Diversification advice. Confirm they help balance your portfolio to avoid overexposure to your employer's stock.
- Income planning. Equity income can affect your tax bracket and benefits; see how they integrate this into your overall cash flow.
- Coordination with tax pros. Check if they work with your accountant to align tax filings and estimated payments.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Trevor A
CFP®, RICP®
Minneapolis, MN
Authentic Life Financial Planning
Trevor Ausen specializes in advising equity recipients in the Minneapolis area, offering tailored strategies for managing RSUs, SOPs, and ESPPs with a focus on tax timing and diversification. His flat-fee and hourly pricing options, combined with his experience working with technology professionals and millennials, provide flexible and personalized financial planning compared to other advisors in St. Paul.
Experience: 4 years
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Matt P
CFP®, CFA®
Edina, MN
Exhale Wealth
Matt Pruitt is equipped to assist equity recipients in managing RSUs, SOPs, and ESPPs with his CFP® and CFA® credentials and eight years of industry experience. Based in Edina, MN, he offers flat-fee financial planning tailored to technology professionals and millennials, emphasizing tax strategies and portfolio diversification to align with clients' life priorities and financial goals.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $983,952
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Jodi H
CFP®, Series 66
Buckeye, AZ
Edward Jones
Jodi Hassing's 15 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to manage equity compensation like RSUs and ESPPs effectively, helping clients in the St. Paul area navigate tax timing and diversification. Affiliated with Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, she offers a comprehensive approach including retirement income strategy and estate planning, with fees up to 1.35% annually.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Christopher B
CFP®, Series 66
Minneapolis, MN
Merrill
Christopher Burque specializes in managing equity compensation such as RSUs and employee stock options, leveraging 26 years of experience at Merrill Lynch in Minneapolis. His expertise includes sophisticated hedging strategies and personalized portfolio management, supported by CFP® and CIMA® certifications. Compared to others, he offers a large-firm resource base and a focus on mid-career executives and high earners, with a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Fang H
CFP®, CFA®, Series 63, Series 65
Plymouth, MN
Echo Wealth Management, LLC
Fang Huang specializes in advising equity recipients in the St. Paul area, offering expertise in stock option exercise strategy and 10b5-1 plan design, which are crucial for managing RSUs and ESPPs effectively. His firm, Echo Wealth Management, employs an evidence-based investment approach and serves high-net-worth clients with flat-fee financial planning, distinguishing him from advisors who may not offer such tailored fee structures or focus on alternative investments.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $1,945,946
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